Environmental Health Officer

Elmbridge; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Thrive benefits

Free parking

Birthday leave

Year-end break

Job summary

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety) to join the Planning and Environmental Health team in Esher. The role covers food safety, health and safety, infection control, skin piercing regulation, street trading and broader public health duties.

This permanent, full-time post (36 hours per week) offers a competitive salary, strong pension, and flexible hybrid working. You will help protect residents and support local businesses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food safety, health and safety, infectious disease control, skin piercing regulation, and street trading control as part of the Food and Safety team.
• Contribute to our wider public health remit, protecting residents and supporting local businesses.

Job description

Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety) / Food Safety Practitioner

Employer: Elmbridge Borough Council

Salary: EHO £43,571 - £53,461

Location: Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: N/A

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 2nd October 2026

Reference: PRN000414 /EHO (FS)

Is it time for a new challenge? Have you started thinking work is getting a bit repetitive? Would you like to work in a great team, committed to the community they support? If ‘yes’, think Elmbridge!

We are looking for a talented, committed Environmental Health Professional - we are looking for you!

As part of the Planning and Environmental Health team, you will work within our Food and Safety team, who are, quite frankly, a great bunch of people!

You will help deliver food safety, health and safety, infectious disease control, skin piercing regulation, street trading control and our wider public health remit, all the while protecting our residents and supporting our local businesses. Come and help us develop a thriving and sustainable Elmbridge.

About us

We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.

• Learning and development:
  • Professional development is important, and we will support you in creating a bespoke learning and development plan.
• Flexibility:
  • We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you and you the service.
• Wellbeing:
  • When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.

The package

• Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking, your birthday and between Christmas and New Year off!

What else?

We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.

• Our careers website
• Our people
• Our LinkedIn page

If you would like to talk to us about the role, please contact Kate our Principal Environmental Health Officer via [e-mail]

What are you waiting for?

Closing date: 9am on Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12th October 2026